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What to Expect at Your First Visit

Stapleton Chiropractic is an evidence-based chiropractic practice at 528 Marion Road, Plympton Park, Adelaide (Est. 1972). An initial consultation costs $69 and includes a comprehensive 30-minute hands-on assessment. All major health funds accepted; no referral needed.

Allow up to 30 minutes for a comprehensive initial consultation. Here is how it works.

1

You Tell Us

We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and build a clear picture of what has been going on.

Patient consultation at Stapleton Chiropractic Plympton Park Adelaide
2

We Assess

Hands-on testing and biostructural analysis to identify what may be contributing to your concern.

Physical assessment at Stapleton Chiropractic Adelaide
3

We Explain

We walk you through our findings and your options in plain language. If imaging is recommended, we will explain why and discuss your options.

X-rays are only referred for with your consent, and where eligible, may be bulk billed.*

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) reviewing findings with patient
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Care May Begin

Where clinically appropriate, care may begin on your first visit to help support relief.*

We offer both traditional hands-on chiropractic techniques and gentle, low-force approaches, tailored to your comfort. Care only proceeds with your consent.

Chiropractic care at Stapleton Chiropractic Plympton Park

Ready to Get Started?

Your first visit takes about 30 minutes. No referral needed, no lock-in plans. The decision is always yours.

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*Subject to clinical assessment and suitability criteria. Bulk billing subject to eligibility criteria and clinical need.

Transparent, Affordable Fees

Initial consultation
$69
Stapleton Chiropractic
$122
SA average
Standard visit
$60
Stapleton Chiropractic
$71
SA average
Save over 40% on your first visit compared to the SA average
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Source: Australian Chiropractors Association Consultation Fee Survey 2025 (SA data). *Care provided where clinically appropriate, subject to assessment.

Ready to Get Started? We're Ready When You Are.

Choose a time that works for you. No referral needed.

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Dr Sam Johnson, Chiropractor at Stapleton Chiropractic Adelaide

Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)

B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq)

$69

Initial Consultation

Up to 30 minutes, including full assessment

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Open 6 days All major health funds Free parking

Prefer to call? (08) 8297 5277

Text: 0400 105 454  |  Email: wecanhelp@stapletonchiropractic.com.au

You will receive a confirmation email with all details immediately after booking.

Where are you right now?

Everyone starts somewhere different. Tap the one that sounds like you.

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Get me out of pain

You're sore, uncomfortable, or struggling to get through the day. You just want to feel better.

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I want relief and answers

You want to feel better, but you also want to understand what's going on and address it properly.

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🔥 Your priority is feeling better

We hear you. When you're in pain, everything else takes a back seat. Our goal is to help you feel better as quickly as we safely can.

⚡ We focus on relief from your first visit

Where clinically appropriate, treatment may be provided on your first visit to help support relief.* We assess your situation carefully and act promptly.

🤝 Your goals are our goals

If you're looking for relief and that's it, we respect that completely. No pressure to commit to ongoing care. We'll give you our honest clinical findings, and the decision on how to proceed is always yours.

🛡 Safe, thorough, and upfront

We won't cut corners to rush treatment. Every visit includes a proper assessment to make sure care is safe and appropriate for you. You'll know what we're doing and why before we begin.

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*Treatment on first visit is subject to clinical assessment and suitability. Your care is guided by your individual presentation and clinical need.

🔍 Let's understand what's going on

You want more than just relief. You want to know what's contributing to the problem and what a clear path forward looks like. Here's how we work with you:

You tell us what's going on

We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and build a clear picture of your concern, your history, and your goals.

We explain what we find

After a thorough assessment, we explain our findings in plain language. No jargon, no pressure. You'll understand what's happening and why.

We map out your options

Based on what we find, we'll outline the approaches available to you, whether that's chiropractic care, exercise rehabilitation, or a referral to someone better suited.

You decide what's right for you

We provide the information and our honest recommendation. The decision is always yours. No lock-in plans, no surprises.

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Your assessment and any recommended care are guided by clinical findings and your individual presentation.

🔥

Your priority is feeling better

We hear you. When you're in pain, everything else takes a back seat. Our goal is to help you feel better as quickly as we safely can.

⚡ We focus on relief from your first visit

Where clinically appropriate, treatment may be provided on your first visit to help support relief.* We assess your situation carefully and act promptly.

🤝 Your goals are our goals

If you're looking for relief and that's it, we respect that completely. No pressure to commit to ongoing care. We'll give you our honest clinical findings, and the decision on how to proceed is always yours.

🛡 Safe, thorough, and upfront

We won't cut corners to rush treatment. Every visit includes a proper assessment to make sure care is safe and appropriate for you. You'll know what we're doing and why before we begin.

Book Your First Visit

*Treatment on first visit is subject to clinical assessment and suitability. Your care is guided by your individual presentation and clinical need.

🔍

Let's understand what's going on

You want more than just relief. You want to know what's contributing to the problem and what a clear path forward looks like. Here's how we work with you:

You tell us what's going on

We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and build a clear picture of your concern, your history, and your goals.

We explain what we find

After a thorough assessment, we explain our findings in plain language. No jargon, no pressure. You'll understand what's happening and why.

We map out your options

Based on what we find, we'll outline the approaches available to you, whether that's chiropractic care, exercise rehabilitation, or a referral to someone better suited.

You decide what's right for you

We provide the information and our honest recommendation. The decision is always yours. No lock-in plans, no surprises.

Book Your First Visit

Your assessment and any recommended care are guided by clinical findings and your individual presentation.

What's bringing you in?

Most people we see come in with one of these.

Tap the one that fits.

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Back Pain

Lower back, mid-back, stiffness

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Neck Pain

Stiff neck, restricted movement

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Headaches & Migraines

Tension, cervicogenic, recurring

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Sciatica & Referred Nerve Pain

Shooting pain, pins and needles, numbness

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Shoulder & Upper Back

Tension, posture, desk strain

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Something Else

Not sure what it is yet

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Back Pain

What you might be feeling:
  • Aching or stiffness in the lower or mid-back
  • Pain that gets worse after sitting, standing, or lifting
  • Difficulty bending or twisting comfortably
  • Morning stiffness that takes time to loosen up

Back pain can come from many different places: stiff joints, tight muscles, disc irritation, postural habits, or a combination of several things at once. Without a proper assessment, it can be hard to know what may be behind it.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to see us. We focus on assessing your spine, posture, and movement to help understand what may be contributing, then aim to map out a clear path forward based on what we find.

A proper assessment:

You don't need to work it out on your own. A thorough assessment helps us identify what may be behind it and gives us a basis to recommend the most appropriate next steps, whether that involves treatment with us, exercises, or a referral.

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Neck Pain

What you might be feeling:
  • Stiff or tight neck, especially in the morning
  • Pain turning your head to one side
  • Tension that spreads into the shoulders or upper back
  • Grinding or clicking when you move your neck

Neck pain can come from stiff joints, tight muscles, disc problems, poor posture, stress, or even the way you sleep. The symptoms often feel the same regardless of what's causing them, which can make it hard to know what's really going on.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

We focus on checking your neck, posture, and the muscles around it to help work out what may be behind the pain. Most people find that gaining a better understanding of the likely cause is just as reassuring as the treatment itself.

A proper assessment:

A proper assessment helps take the guesswork out of it. We focus on understanding what may be driving the problem and aim to give you a clear plan, so you have a better idea of where you stand.

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🤕

Headaches & Migraines

What you might be feeling:
  • Recurring headaches, especially at the base of the skull
  • Tension across the forehead, temples, or behind the eyes
  • Headaches that start in the neck and travel upward
  • Sensitivity to light or nausea during episodes

Headaches can be driven by stiff neck joints, tight muscles, poor posture, stress, or a combination of triggers. Many people have lived with recurring headaches for years without understanding what may actually be causing them.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

Many headaches have a neck component. We focus on looking at your spine, posture, and muscle tension to help determine whether something structural may be contributing to your headaches.

A proper assessment:

Rather than managing headaches on your own, a proper assessment can help identify what may be behind them. We aim to explain what we find in plain language and give you a clearer picture of the best path forward.

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Sciatica & Referred Nerve Pain

What you might be feeling:
  • Shooting or burning pain down a leg or into an arm
  • Pins and needles, numbness, or weakness anywhere in the body
  • Pain that travels away from where it seems to start
  • Sharp pain in the buttock, hip, shoulder, or between the ribs

Referred nerve pain can come from bulging discs, pinched nerves, inflamed joints, tight muscles pressing on a nerve, or general wear and tear. The tricky part is that the pain often shows up far from the actual source, which can make it confusing to figure out on your own.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

We use hands-on testing to help identify where the nerve irritation may be coming from. Depending on what we find, we may recommend treatment, scans, or a referral to help make sure you're on the right path.

A proper assessment:

Nerve pain can feel overwhelming, but gaining a better understanding of the likely cause can make a real difference. We aim to assess thoroughly and give you honest guidance about the most appropriate way forward.

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Shoulder & Upper Back

What you might be feeling:
  • Tension or knots between the shoulder blades
  • Rounded shoulders or forward head posture
  • Pain from desk work, driving, or screen time
  • Restricted arm movement or aching shoulders

Upper back and shoulder pain can come from stiff mid-back joints, muscle imbalance, postural strain, shoulder problems, or tension referred from the neck. Several of these can overlap, which can make it hard to work out the cause on your own.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

We focus on assessing your upper back, shoulder movement, and posture to help understand what may be driving the problem. For desk workers and parents especially, the approach often involves both hands-on treatment and practical changes you can make day-to-day.

A proper assessment:

A proper assessment aims to identify what may be contributing to the tension, not just where you feel it. From there, we focus on building a plan that targets the most likely underlying factors.

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Something Else

What you might be feeling:
  • Pain or discomfort you can't quite pinpoint
  • A concern that doesn't fit neatly into a category
  • Something a friend or GP suggested you get checked
  • General stiffness, tightness, or restricted movement

Not every concern has an obvious label, and that's completely normal. Sometimes pain shows up far from where the problem may actually be, or multiple small things combine into something that just doesn't feel right.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

You don't need to know what's wrong before you book. Part of our job is to listen, assess thoroughly, and explain what we find. If it's something we may be able to help with, we will. If it's not, we'll aim to point you in the right direction.

A proper assessment:

A proper assessment aims to give you clarity. We focus on working out what may be going on, explaining it in plain language, and helping you understand the most appropriate path forward, whatever that looks like.

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Don't see your concern? That's okay. We see a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Book Your First Visit →

For all walks and stages of life

We see people across every background and every age.

Tap the one that sounds like you.

👷

Tradies & Physical Workers

Heavy lifting, repetitive strain

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Nurses & Shift Workers

Irregular hours, physical demands

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💻

Office & Desk Workers

Posture strain, neck tension

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Busy Parents

Too busy looking after everyone else

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Pregnancy, Infants & Children

Gentle, age-appropriate care

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Teachers & Students

Long hours, study strain, on your feet

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Tradies & Physical Workers

Common concerns we see:
  • Lower back strain from heavy lifting and bending
  • Shoulder and upper back tension from overhead work
  • Knee and hip stress from ladders, scaffolding, and uneven surfaces
  • Neck stiffness from repetitive movements or awkward positions

We understand the demands of physical work. Our extended hours (7am to 7pm) mean you can get in before or after a shift without losing a day's pay.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

We see tradies and physical workers every week. We focus on assessing the areas under the most strain, helping identify what may be driving the problem, and aiming to get you a plan that works around your schedule and your body's demands.

A proper assessment:

Rather than pushing through the pain, a proper assessment can help identify what may be going on before it gets worse. We aim to give you a clear picture and practical next steps.

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Nurses & Shift Workers

Common concerns we see:
  • Back and neck pain from patient handling and long shifts
  • Postural fatigue from standing for extended periods
  • Sleep-related tension from rotating shift patterns
  • Upper limb strain from repetitive clinical tasks

Shift workers are some of the hardest-working people we see. We're open early and late to fit around your roster, not the other way around.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

We see nurses and shift workers regularly, and we understand the toll irregular hours and physical demands can take. We focus on assessing what may be contributing to your pain and aim to build a plan that fits around your rotating schedule.

A proper assessment:

Your body works hard for everyone else. A proper assessment helps us understand what may be going on and gives us a basis to recommend the most appropriate care for your situation.

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💻

Office & Desk Workers

Common concerns we see:
  • Neck and upper back tension from screen time
  • Lower back stiffness from prolonged sitting
  • Headaches linked to posture and stress
  • Wrist and forearm discomfort from keyboard and mouse use

Sitting all day takes a real toll. We focus on assessing your posture, identifying what may be driving the problem, and giving you practical strategies you can use at your desk.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

Desk-related pain is one of the most common things we see. We focus on assessing your posture, spinal movement, and muscle tension to help understand what may be contributing. The approach often combines hands-on care with practical changes you can make at work.

A proper assessment:

If you've been putting up with stiffness or tension at your desk, a proper assessment can help identify what may be behind it and give you a clearer idea of the best path forward.

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Busy Parents

Common concerns we see:
  • Lower back strain from carrying kids, groceries, and everything in between
  • Neck and back pain from too much time in the car doing school runs and errands
  • General stiffness and fatigue from putting everyone else first
  • Pain holding you back from playing with your kids or enjoying family time

When you're busy looking after everyone else, your own body tends to come last. Saturday mornings and early/late weekday appointments make it easier to finally fit yourself in.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

We see busy parents every week and understand how hard it can be to prioritise your own health. We focus on assessing what may be driving your pain and aim to give you a practical plan that fits around the reality of family life.

A proper assessment:

You don't have to keep pushing through it. A proper assessment helps us understand what may be going on, so you can get back to doing the things you love with your family without being held back by pain.

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Pregnancy, Infants & Children

During pregnancy:
  • Lower back and pelvic pain as your body changes
  • Hip discomfort and sciatic-type symptoms
  • Upper back and rib tension
  • General discomfort in the later stages

We provide gentle, adapted care at every stage of pregnancy. Our tables have special features built for comfort, and techniques are always modified for safety.

For infants and children:
  • Postural concerns and growing pains
  • Post-birth checks for infants
  • Backpack-related strain in school-age children
  • Sports-related concerns in active kids

Assessment is gentle and age-appropriate. Parents stay in the room throughout the entire appointment. We explain everything before we do anything.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

We have experience working with pregnant women, infants, and children of all ages. Every technique is adapted to the individual, and we focus on gentle assessment and care that's appropriate for each stage of life.

A proper assessment:

Whether it's pregnancy-related discomfort or a concern about your child, a proper assessment helps us understand what may be going on and gives you the clarity to make informed decisions about care.

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Teachers & Students

Common concerns we see:
  • Back and leg fatigue from standing or sitting all day
  • Neck and shoulder tension from bending over desks or laptops
  • Postural strain from long study sessions or screen time
  • Stress-related headaches and upper back tension

Whether you're teaching a classroom or pulling a late-night study session, your body feels it. After-school and flexible appointments are available to fit around your timetable.

The Stapleton Chiropractic connection:

Long hours on your feet or hunched over a desk can take a real toll. We focus on assessing your posture and spinal movement to help understand what may be contributing, and aim to give you practical strategies alongside any hands-on care.

A proper assessment:

If pain or tension is affecting your ability to teach, study, or concentrate, a proper assessment can help identify what may be behind it and give you a clearer picture of the most appropriate way forward.

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If you're looking for

relief, clarity, or trusted guidance

we're here to help.

Clear communication|Patient-focused care|Over 50 years in Adelaide
Open 6 days
7am-7pm weekdays | Saturday mornings
Private health accepted
All major funds
Book Your First Visit ($69) 📍 528 Marion Rd, Plympton Park
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Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor), B.Chiro.Sc (Macq), M.Chiro (Macq), is the Principal Chiropractor and Clinic Director at Stapleton Chiropractic in Plympton Park, Adelaide. He provides evidence-informed chiropractic care with a focus on musculoskeletal health, spinal movement, and functional improvement. Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) works with adults, older adults, and families across all stages of life, supporting concerns such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, and postural issues. He is committed to clear communication, personalised care planning, and long-term patient outcomes.
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